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Jana Riess: LDS Church’s slow shift away from demonizing working mothers

The faith used to vilify working mothers. Then it began to quietly tolerate them. Now it has begun to celebrate their achievements.

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Camille N. Johnson, center, helps care for baby Dayne while his mother, Antshamonay Jackson picks free baby essentials during the Chicago Citywide Community Baby Shower on Nov. 5. 2022. Johnson, who leads the church's global Relief Society, is an accomplished attorney.